Mince Pie Fest 2024: Aldi Specially Selected

For reasons I cannot fathom, these are usually quite difficult to find, selling out quickly and getting restocked fairly late. Not so this year. No idea why.

The pastry has a very nice texture, soft and crumbly, but with just enough firmness that the pie doesn't disintegrate as you bite. Alas it's a bit bland in taste, and although the filling starts well with an initial burst of flavour ("COGNAC, PORT & CIDER" the box booms), that fades away quickly, like tears in the rain.

These mince pies aren't bad, but they are not very impressive either. They are a bit... anonymous, and the cheaper pies from yesterday are much better. 2 out of 5. #MincePieADay #MincePieFest2024